| Your gall bladder is a pear shaped organ that is | | | | healthy gall bladder diet but you should not |
| located near the liver. It is one of the most | | | | remove all fats from your diet. It is important to |
| important organs in the body, and the basic | | | | include the right type of fats in your diet. |
| function of the gall bladder is to store bile and | | | | Research has shown that a balanced diet that is |
| concentrate. Bile is used by the body to assist in | | | | high in unsaturated fats may reduce the risk in |
| the digestion of fats. | | | | developing gallstones. Omega 3 oils found in flax, |
| Gallstones are small pebble-like substances that | | | | hemp and extra virgin olive oil are essential for a |
| develop in the gall bladder, and they form when | | | | health gall bladder diet. |
| the bile that is stored in the gall bladder hardens | | | | Here is a list of gall bladder friendly foods but |
| into pieces of stone-like material. There are many | | | | remember to start slow and add each food to |
| causes of gallstones, including when the bile in | | | | your diet one at a time. Most people with gall |
| one's body contains too much cholesterol or | | | | bladder problems respond well to the addition of |
| bilirubin. | | | | these foods but individuals can respond differently |
| Gender plays a major role in the development of | | | | to the addition of new foods in their diet. If a |
| gallstones, as women are twice as likely as men | | | | specific food causes any type of pain or cramping |
| to develop them. This is due to the hormone | | | | stop taking it and after the symptom has |
| estrogen especially that produced during | | | | subsided start adding new foods to your diet |
| pregnancy and that which comes from birth | | | | again. |
| control pills. | | | | Helpful Foods - fresh organic only and never used |
| Weight is also often a cause of gallstones, as | | | | dried or powered variety: |
| being even moderately overweight is going to | | | | Apples, Apricots, Avocadoes, artichoke, Beets, |
| greatly increase your chances of developing the | | | | cumbers, coconuts, ginger root, green beans, |
| stones. | | | | sweet potatoes, garlic, onions, lemons, tomatoes, |
| If you ever develop any gallstones you are going | | | | grapes, apples, papaya, pears and omega 3 oils, |
| to have to find a method of treatment to relieve | | | | You should avoid are chocolate, ice cream, eggs, |
| your symptoms and get rid of the gallstones. | | | | red meat, milk, coffee, nuts, beans, pork, onion, |
| There are quite a few different treatments | | | | chicken, milk, oranges, grapefruit, corn, |
| available, but a gall bladder diet is going to be one | | | | hydrogenated oils, saturated fats, fried foods and |
| of the first and most important things you can do | | | | margarine. |
| here. This is because diets that are high in fat and | | | | If you are interested in coming up with a gall |
| cholesterol and low in fiber are going to increase | | | | bladder diet that is designed specifically for you, |
| your risk of developing gall stones. | | | | the first step is going to be to talk with your |
| It is therefore important that you follow a strict | | | | doctor. You may also want to work with a |
| gall bladder diet, even if you have not yet | | | | nutritionist, someone who is educated in this field |
| developed any gall stones. A good gall bladder diet | | | | and will be able to give you the best advice here. |
| will include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, as | | | | By following a proper diet and living as generally |
| well as whole grain breads and cereals, and plenty | | | | healthy a lifestyle as possible, you will not only |
| of water. You should also make sure to increase | | | | prevent gall stones or get rid of those you |
| your fiber intake, but remember that the more | | | | presently have, but as well will keep you healthier |
| fiber you consume the more water you are going | | | | and happier in general. |
| to need to drink as well in order to avoid | | | | Always consult your doctor before using this |
| becoming constipated. | | | | information. |
| Limiting your fat intake is important part of a | | | | |